Job Information
Texas A&M University Huron Program Director in College Station, Texas
Job Title
Huron Program Director
Agency
Texas A&M University
Department
Research Security Office
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Who we are
The Division of Research is committed to a truly comprehensive university where students, researchers, and inventors bring scholarship and innovation to bear for the benefit of the community, the state, and the nation. Texas A&M’s research creates new knowledge that provides basic, fundamental, and applied contributions resulting, in many cases, in economic benefits to the state, nation and world.
What we want
The Program Director directs the administration and the day-to-day operations of the Huron Research Suite software system, including planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling program activities.
What you need to know
Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.
Special Instructions: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload these in the CV/Resume section.
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ten years of related experience.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, leadership, and supervisory skills.
Maintains attention to detail and utilizes sound judgment.
Knowledge of project and operations management.
Discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Program Management and Leadership
Plans, organizes, directs, and manages day-to-day activities and operations associated with Huron.
Develops program plans, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
Ensures program objectives are met.
Directs and supervises program staff.
Develops communication tools and conducts outreach, training, seminars, and workshops.
Assists with the development and production of materials designed for the program.
Evaluates program procedures and performance reports.
Budget and Resource Management
Develops, oversees, and approves program budgets.
Analyzes program statistics for reporting, tracking progress, and adjusting programs.
Program Strategy
Assists in developing strategic plans and goals in support of the program.
Works with Executive Director and/or staff to set strategic directions and goals for the program, reviews operations, and resolves problems.
Works to ensure consistency across Huron as a whole.
Program Monitoring and Reporting
Compiles program statistics, maintains program records and databases and oversees and monitors progress for all Huron support tickets.
Proactively troubleshoots any issues and works to resolve.
Communicates issues and status updates to all involved parties.
Other Requirements and Factors:
Preferred experience with software systems, including internal TAMUS systems.
This position is security sensitive
This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures
All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements
Why Texas A&M University?
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values (https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.
Health (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/medical/) , dental (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/dental/) , vision (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/vision-insurance/) , life and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/life-add/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays
Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html) and at least eight hours of paid vacation each (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html) month
Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/)
Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/) training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
Employee Tuition Assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance/) and Educational Release time (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/educational.html) for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
